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Who is Kimi Antonelli, F1 sprint polesitter at just 18?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli made headlines during the F1 Miami weekend when he became the youngest driver to claim pole for a sprint race.

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Mark Mann-Bryans: Hamilton Ferrari love-in must now become strictly business at Australian Grand Prix

It seems strange to suggest, after winning six world championships and some 84 grand prix with Mercedes, that Lewis Hamilton needed a new lease of life in Formula 1 – but that is exactly what he has enjoyed since moving to Ferrari.

Autosport

Bortoleto shows his early F1 class in response to Marko "B driver" jibe

In issuing a classy response to Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko branding him as only a “B” calibre driver, Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has continued his strong start to life in the Formula 1 media spotlight.

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Lewis Hamilton on cloud nine as Ferrari F1 debut looms: ‘This is the most exciting period of my life’

Fresh in Ferrari red and cracking jokes with Carlos Sainz and Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton was joyous and riveting in his press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

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Hamilton surprised by Ferrari F1 team-mate Leclerc's work ethic

Lewis Hamilton says the work ethic of “Mr Ferrari” Charles Leclerc is what has surprised him most about his new Formula 1 team-mate at the Scuderia.

Motorsport

Lawson: "Big opportunity" to learn from Verstappen in first full season

Liam Lawson believes it would be tough to expect him to beat Max Verstappen immediately on joining Red Bull, and instead will use a "big opportunity" to exploit his team-mate's knowledge and experience to boost his own Formula 1 skills.

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Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut

The seven-time world champion will race in a Ferrari for the first time in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.

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Piastri: "No-brainer" to sign new McLaren F1 contract

Piastri reflects on decision to sign multi-year deal to stay with F1 constructors' champion McLaren

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Wolff stops flirting with Verstappen and backs Antonelli to rival Russell at Mercedes

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he expects Andrea Kimi Antonelli to be on the pace with George Russell during his rookie season, but insists the Italian's goal is get acclimatised ahead of 2026.

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Swing States – Cadillac challenges Haas as favorite all-American F1 team

Cadillac has been known for decades as the ‘American Dream’, and its arrival into Formula 1 next season will only serve to further increase the ever-growing interest in the series in the US.

Motorsport

Race Invaders – Australian GP revives popular feature for Piastri homecoming

There may be a lot wrong with the world, but for a whole generation of Formula 1 fans at least one thing will feel just right again this weekend as once again Albert Park provides the picturesque backdrop of the 2025 season opener.

Motorsport

Formula 1 in 2025: How to watch the Australian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

Get ready for the Australian Grand Prix with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s first Formula 1 race, what the schedule is and more

The Independent UK

F1 Australian GP LIVE: Lewis Hamilton makes Ferrari vow after Lando Norris wins season opener

Follow reaction from the first race of the season after Norris wins from Max Verstappen after a dramatic finale

The Independent UK

Verstappen: ‘Red Bull can't fight for win in Melbourne’

Max Verstappen has ruled Red Bull out of contention for victory ahead of Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen rules Red Bull out of Australian GP victory bid

Max Verstappen has warned he doesn’t expect Red Bull to be in the battle for victory at Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Damon Hill confirms return to F1 pundit role for Australian Grand Prix

The 1996 F1 world champion left Sky Sports after 13 years at the end of the 2024 F1 season

Autosport

Australian GP track tweaked after heavy 2024 crashes

The FIA and local organisers have made safety changes to Melbourne's Albert Park circuit following heavy crashes in last year's Australian Grand Prix.

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Louis Vuitton becomes Australian GP's title sponsor

Formula 1 has announced luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton will become the Australian Grand Prix's title sponsor from this year.

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Seven things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix weekend had it all. There was the usual wild Phillip Island weather, which led to a cancelled session on Friday but at least didn’t interfere with the schedule as it had in 2023.

Autosport

Marquez: "Big insect" to blame for startline tear-off incident

Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained a large insect on his visor was the cause of his slow getaway at the start of the Phillip Island MotoGP race.

Motorsport

Marquez: “Big insect” to blame for startline tear-off incident

Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained that a large insect on his visor was ultimately the cause of his slow, smoky getaway at the start of Sunday’s MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

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Acosta out of MotoGP Australian GP with shoulder injury

Pedro Acosta will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix thanks to left shoulder trauma resulting from his crash in Saturday’s MotoGP sprint race.

Autosport

Acosta out of Australian MotoGP with shoulder injury

Pedro Acosta will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix thanks to left shoulder trauma resulting from his crash in Saturday’s MotoGP sprint race.

Motorsport

MotoGP Australian GP: Martin dominant in sprint, Bagnaia fourth

Jorge Martin converted a dominant pole position into a crushing victory in the Australian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday.

Autosport

Martin and Bagnaia declare caution, giving hope to MotoGP rivals in Australia

As MotoGP title protagonists Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia both admitted a risk-averse approach to this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the likes of Pedro Acosta, Marc Marquez and others are eyeing an opportunity to grab victory.

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